OUR experts search long and hard for that elusive decent-priced winner at the major metropolitan meetings this weekend.

EAGLE FARM

Nathan Exelby

Race 8, No. 7

BENNETTA

TAB fixed odds: $6.50

Mares have a good recent record in this race (four of the past seven) and her best easily stacks up. Only run in Queensland produced a brilliant win on the Gold Coast and like her coming in fresh off a recent trial.

Ben Dorries

Race 6, No. 13

PALMERA LAD

TAB fixed odds: $35

Huge value for a gelding with plenty of potential. Totally forget the Doomben run as the tight track there was never going to suit him. Will be flashing late and could power right over the top of them. Will need some luck and 1400m may be a smidgen too short but you are getting fabulous odds.

Brad Davidson

Race 5 No.9

FERMENT

TAB fixed odds: $15

Has already firmed with some bookies but $31 was bet with some agencies. The stable is starting to fire and has won three from three at this distance. The blinkers go on and forgive his last start effort where you simply couldn’t make ground.

Nash Rawiller brings Earnest Ernest back to scale at Rosehill.Source:Supplied

ROSEHILL

Christian Nicolussi

Race 8, No. 14

MASTHEAD

TAB fixed odds: $6

He was unlucky not to get the cash last start at Scone, and a win that day would have had him on track for the Stradbroke. He’s third-up and ready to pounce. It sould be noted he’s also nominated for the QTC Cup in Brisbane, but I’d be happy to back him in either race.

Stephen Zammit

Race 4, No. 3

EARNEST ERNEST

TAB fixed odds: $9.50

Trained by Joseph Pride, this gelding just missed a place at this track on May 10 then disappointed when 9th at Randwick on May 24. He looks much better suited back to the 1200m of this event and can show a vast improvement at big odds.

John Davis

Race 5, No. 5

RUGGED CROSS

TAB fixed odds: $6.50

Has been a notable scratching from wide gates lately but finally draws a suitable alley and represents great each-way value. Doesn’t want it too wet but will appreciate the sting out of the ground.

John Sibbald

Race 3, No. 7

SCATCAT

TAB fixed odds: $12

This Brett Cavanough-trained filly has been switching between Melbourne and Sydney over the last two months and was not disgraced in finishing a game 4th behind Hot Mama in an open fillies race at Flemington on May 24. Drawn the inside here and can show up at odds.

SANDOWN (LAKESIDE)

Michael Manley

Race 2, No. 10

AWESOME BRO

TAB fixed odds: $6

Classy galloper who sprinted home well when he resumed at Caulfield. Looks well placed with the lightweight and also Damien Oliver on.

MORPHETTVILLE

Lincoln Moore

Race 7, No. 5

SIX FOOT

TAB fixed odds: $5

Followed two good wins here in South Australia with a more than handy effort at Sandown last time. He wasn’t far away after having a luckless run and can atone here.

Tom Biddington

Race 6, No. 6

ABOUT TIME

TAB fixed odds: $8

Impressive winner when resuming and this isn’t an overly strong race. The $8 looks good each-way value.